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2000.198.20  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mrs. Kelly delivering milk near a railroad crossing, Hartford.
2000.198.20 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mrs. Kelly delivering milk near a railroad crossing, Hartford.

Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 15/16 x 5 1/8in. (10 x 13cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number2000.198.20
DescriptionWoman wearing a long skirt and apron stands beside a cart drawn by a donkey, pouring milk. A boy sits on the cart. A second, barefoot, boy stands beside the cart holding a small pail. Both boys wear hats. Telephone poles and barns are in the distance. A sign on a pole reads: "Rail Road Crossing / Look out for the engine."
NotesSubject Note: Standish Street in Hartford is not near a railroad crossing.
Status
Not on view